Nokia 735 gets official pricing and release date

Yesterday we brought you news that the Lumia 735 was available to pre-order SIM free, today we have received official confirmation of the launch date from Microsoft – the 2nd of October.

In case you missed it, the 735 is the 4G version of the 73x range, similar to the 635 and 630. It is a follow-up to the 720, and has been dubbed the ultimate selfie and skype phone due to its 5MP 24mm wide angle front facing camera, to ensure you’re not cropping anyone out of the picture or missing any of the background.

It will also be the first Windows Phone to launch in the UK with the Beta version of Cortana, yes I know you can get it via the developer preview. Other key specs include:

The first Windows Phone device to go on sale in the UK with Cortana, your very own personal assistant

24th September – London, UK

Microsoft today announced the availability of the Lumia 735 in the UK with expected contract pricing starting at only £19.99. Featuring a wide angle front-facing camera, affordable price tag, a sleek, pocket friendly style and the integrated Microsoft experiences, the Lumia 735 lets people easily capture and share more of what they want.

The Lumia 735 combines a slim, vibrant and stylish look with powerful performance for an uncompromised smartphone experience. Alongside 4G LTE connectivity, the Lumia 735 provides the ease of use, elegance and outstanding personalisation of Windows Phone 8.1 to deliver:

The first smartphone to go on sale in the UK with Windows Phone 8.1 including a beta version of Cortana, your very own personal assistant.

Memorable Skype video calls; with the wide-angle front-facing camera people can share more of the world around them, or bring more family and friends into a call.

Unbeatable selfies with a full HD 5MP front-facing camera, and the ability to quickly and easily share your great pictures social networks like Facebook and Instagram.

Unbelievable backgrounds during those great selfie shots – with a focal length of 24mm, Lumia 735’s front-facing camera captures more of the scene, ensuring friends don’t cut out another member of the group.

Totally unique selfies with the updated Lumia Selfie app which comes pre-loaded on the Lumia 735.

A large 2220mAh battery to keep you going throughout the day. You can even replace the back cover with a wireless charging shell (charging pad sold separately) and top up as you go just by putting your phone down – no fumbling for charger plugs again!

“People are moving from using their front-facing camera to take a close up selfie or have a solo Skype call, to making it much more about where they are and what they are doing with their friends” said Conor Pierce, VP of Microsoft Devices for the UK and Ireland. “With the Lumia 735 we’re enabling people too simply and quickly capture and share more of what they want, it’s a great innovation and showcases the best of Microsoft experiences.”

The Lumia 735 is expected to be available in the UK from all major retailers from the 2nd of October 2014. The Lumia 735 will be available in a range of colours including bright orange, bright green and stylish neutrals such as dark grey and white.